Reference number

0000BDG3

Occupation

SASS

Work type

- Location

Sydney Region

Salary Information The hourly rate for this position is $41.86. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Principal Network

Ryde

School Name

Ryde Secondary College

Staff Area

Ryde

Closing date

21 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Position Information

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people. About the Role A School Administrative Officer provides administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support and assistance in relation to office and classroom activities, including but not limited to the following school settings: the office, sick bay, library, science laboratory, and food technology/kitchen areas.

Essential Requirements

- Working with Children Check Clearance
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training.
- Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on student needs.

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
- Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with teachers and students.

Special Notes





About the NSW Department of Education The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Please note the successful candidate will be situated in the school's kitchen/food lab workplace.

Additional Information

Ryde Secondary College (Years 7-12) has an enrolment of 1479 students, including 65% students from an EAL/D background. It is a comprehensive high school with an academically selective cohort, an additional class for gifted and talented students, regular classes in each cohort and a support unit.



The college has extensive whole school, extracurricular, sporting and community partnership programs.

How to Apply To apply for this role, please submit an application . You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.

If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.

Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

Targeted Question 1

This role involves preparing equipment, ingredients, and resources for practical lessons in a Food Technology setting. What skills, knowledge, or experience would you bring to this aspect of the role, and how would you approach learning any unfamiliar processes?

Targeted Question 2

This role requires providing technical support within a kitchen/food preparation environment, including understanding relevant safety and hygiene requirements. What relevant skills or knowledge would you bring to this, and how would you go about building the specific procedural knowledge required?"

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Diane Kuman 98094894

Application close date

21 September 2026 at 11:59pm

📌 School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Ryde Secondary College (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney